Even though the store is temporarily closing it is great to see they are doing their part to protect their employees and take care of them while they are unable to work.
This beast of a rowing shell measures 44 feet in length, and just wasn't being displayed to its full potential at D.B.'s, so the Searles on Fifth Ave team opted to have it preserved and given the opportunity to find a good home.
My wife has a funny habit -- she can walk into a store with a list of just a few things to get and come out with twice as many items, half of which weren't on the list.